Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25

News
16 May 2025

Nico Williams Transfer News Today: Premier League move is GO as Arsenal prepare signing ‘GIFT’

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
16 May 2025

Liverpool AFRAID of losing another star to Real Madrid for nothing

Dean Huijsen, Real Madrid, Leeds United

Analysis
16 May 2025

Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid: Why Leeds United could be big winners as €60m transfer completed

Bruno Guimaraes, Newcastle, 2024/25

News
16 May 2025

Bruno Guimaraes contract talks OPEN after €70m Arsenal bid

Davide Ancelotti, Rangers, 2025

News
16 May 2025

Davide Ancelotti: Rangers get major update in next manager hunt

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona

News
16 May 2025

Lamine Yamal sends WARNING ahead of new Barcelona contract signing

Nico Williams, Athletic Club, 2024/25

Analysis
16 May 2025

Nico Williams: Top Premier League option revealed as one doubt remains over Athletic Club star

Enzo Maresca, Mikel Arteta, Andrey Santos

News
16 May 2025

Arsenal shock move for ‘best player in the world’: Chelsea stunned

Marcus Rashford, Barcelona

News
16 May 2025

Marcus Rashford transfer detail could change everything

Victor Osimhen celebrates winning the Turkish Cup with Galatasaray

News
15 May 2025

Victor Osimhen transfer news today: Man Utd SWAP deal after Turkish Cup final double

Man Utd, Europa League final

News
15 May 2025

REVEALED: The Man Utd transfers on the line in Europa League final

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, 2024/25

News
15 May 2025

The Cristiano Ronaldo Club World Cup Conspiracy Theory

Florian Wirtz, Man City, Liverpool, Bayern

Analysis
15 May 2025

Florian Wirtz: Leverkusen star is making a MISTAKE by not waiting for Real Madrid

Arne Slot, Liverpool

News
15 May 2025

Liverpool on the brink of first summer signing: Major update lands as €35m deal looking good

Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid

News
15 May 2025

Mbappe already better than Ronaldo: Real Madrid superstar smashes 70-year-old record

Alejandro Garnacho, Chelsea

News
15 May 2025

Garnacho in Chelsea’s sights as ‘next transfer priority’ revealed

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal

News
15 May 2025

Arsenal’s first summer transfer ‘practically decided’

Rodrygo, Real Madrid

News
15 May 2025

Rodrygo drops transfer bombshell on social media as Real Madrid fight to save LaLiga

Rodrygo, Real Madrid, 2024/25

Analysis
14 May 2025

Rodrygo: Ranking Real Madrid star’s FIVE transfer option as deal ‘90%’ likely

Koni de Winter, West Ham, Tottenham, Crystal Palace

Confirmed
14 May 2025

CONFIRMED: West Ham, Spurs and Crystal Palace battle for €30m Belgium star